Malicious code in br3e6a6270eb (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'br3e6a6270eb' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RubyGems package 'br3e6a6270eb' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This identification is cataloged under MAL-2026-7551 and GHSA-q8wq-5vx7-42g8. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is flagged purely based on its malicious nature rather than a vulnerability in the code itself.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed, but typical risks include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation. No active exploitation has been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'br3e6a6270eb' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Malicious code in br3e6a6270eb (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'br3e6a6270eb' version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code. This package is flagged as a malicious package by the OpenSSF and is listed in the malicious packages database. No specific technical details about the nature of the malicious code or its impact are provided.
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Technical Analysis
The RubyGems package 'br3e6a6270eb' at version 0.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code according to the OpenSSF malicious packages database. This identification is cataloged under MAL-2026-7551 and GHSA-q8wq-5vx7-42g8. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is flagged purely based on its malicious nature rather than a vulnerability in the code itself.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed, but typical risks include unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system manipulation. No active exploitation has been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'br3e6a6270eb' RubyGems package version 0.0.1. Remove it from any environments where it is installed. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, the best mitigation is to not use this package. Monitor official RubyGems sources and OpenSSF advisories for any updates or remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7551
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-q8wq-5vx7-42g8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ba67d44ab8fbf7c813e16
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:14:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:24:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 16:03:51 UTC
Views: 10
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